US Bridges

SR 323 over Vallery Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 3.39 MI E of SR729 · Structure no. 4904060

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 323 over Vallery Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 323 over Vallery Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 323
CrossesVallery Ditch
Location3.39 MI E of SR729
RouteState Highway 323
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73369, -83.48859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2015)
Projected traffic483 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 323 over Vallery Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 323 over Vallery Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 323 over Vallery Ditch carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 323 over Vallery Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 323 over Vallery Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.